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Feeling Dizzy And Lightheaded, Numbness In The Scalp. Given Antibiotics For Sinus Infection. Should I Get MRI Done?

I am consistently lightheaded throughout the day. Not dizzy (room spinning), just lightheaded. I have had slight numbness/ tingling in the right side of my face and scalp . The doctors thought it was a sinus infection , and gave me antibiotics, yet, the symptoms still persist, lightheaded, every day, all day. I have researched a little bit on my own, and maybe think it is a pinched nerve in my neck, (because of the numbness in my face, etc). I also feel heaviness behind my eyes almost always, and just have that general feeling of grogginess. I am going to return to my doctor soon, and maybe ask for an MRI, or some sort of X-ray , to see if they can pin point anything. I guess my question is: Have you treated people with similar symptoms before? Could it be a pinched nerve causing this dizzy, lightheaded feeling? Thank you for your time.
Tue, 2 Apr 2013
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hello
yes people do come with such complaints ...this occurs because of nerve getting pressed.I have no idea of your age,hearing status,your smoking habbits etc. but in general----
you must act fast ,,consult an ENT surgeon and get done CT scan of head and Audiometery(hearing tests) done.
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Feeling Dizzy And Lightheaded, Numbness In The Scalp. Given Antibiotics For Sinus Infection. Should I Get MRI Done?

hello yes people do come with such complaints ...this occurs because of nerve getting pressed.I have no idea of your age,hearing status,your smoking habbits etc. but in general---- you must act fast ,,consult an ENT surgeon and get done CT scan of head and Audiometery(hearing tests) done.